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Indiana State Fair crowns ‘World’s Largest Hog’
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – On the opening day of the Indiana State Fair, the World’s Largest Hog competition winner was crowned. Big Red won the title … …read more Via: <a
He’s Just Woven The World’s Finest Panama Hat. But Who Will Buy It?
By Roff Smith We visit one of the last — and best — practitioners of this vanishing art. Like his predecessors, he lives in Ecuador, not Panama. » E-Mail This
Living In ‘The Jungle,’ Migrants In France Seek A Permanent Home
Some 3,000 migrants from the Middle East and North Africa are now camping out in the port city of Calais. Celine Schmitt of the United Nations refugee agency discusses their
In Louisiana, Rebuilding Mother Nature’s Storm Protection: A ‘Living Coast’
By Jesse Hardman Officials hope an ambitious plan to divert the Mississippi River will revitalize the wetlands that are a natural buffer against storms and floods. Opponents say the changes
The First GOP Presidential Debate By The Numbers
By Lauren Leatherby We’ve tallied up the top foreign nations, policy topics and candidate mentions during Thursday night’s first Republican face-off. » E-Mail This …read more Via: http://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2015/08/08/430366932/the-first-gop-presidential-debate-by-the-numbers?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics
Nora at the Fair – Year of the Farmer: Day One
By Nora Spitznogle I had a self-imposed moratorium on bringing any more plastic cups into my life. Until I saw this kernel of sweetness.… …read more Via: http://www.nuvo.net/FoodDrinkBlog/archives/2015/08/08/nora-at-the-fair-year-of-the-farmer-day-one
Recent editorials published in Indiana newspapers
Despite the improved employment figures, Democrats complain that Indiana wages are now 1.6 percent lower than they were in 2008. “Fact is, Mike … …read more Via: <a href=https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.nwitimes.com/news/opinion/editorial/recent-editorials-published-in-indiana-newspapers/article_5358f9b6-d65a-5bc8-9515-e0a598f32c71.html&ct=ga&cd=CAIyHDhiYzc1MzQ5ZWY1Yjc4MmE6Y29tOmVuOlVTOlI&usg=AFQjCNFBuGmDC6gsQOY_T4Z3ovdujjafrA class="colorbox"
Justin Walker commits to Indiana
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) – Lafayette Jeff baseball standout current Lafayette All-Star Justin Walker gave his commitment to the Indiana … …read more Via: <a href=https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://wlfi.com/2015/08/07/justin-walker-commits-to-indiana/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyHDhiYzc1MzQ5ZWY1Yjc4MmE6Y29tOmVuOlVTOlI&usg=AFQjCNEk2kcNFThQMzNuteuuojGSxlBmZg class="colorbox" title="Justin Walker commits
Indiana man charged in undercover sting
… purposes of engaging in sex acts. He was arrested in Louisville while allegedly driving to meet the minor to bring back to Indiana to engage in sex. …read more
Indiana woman arrested on drug charges
Police said she would get fake prescriptions and have them filled at a Salem, Indiana pharmacy. The investigation is still ongoing by Indiana State … …read more Via: <a href=https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.whas11.com/story/news/crime/2015/08/07/indiana-woman-arrested-drug-charges/31325509/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyHDhiYzc1MzQ5ZWY1Yjc4MmE6Y29tOmVuOlVTOlI&usg=AFQjCNGEi9h_BIqHNAvmkq0A_IWpv8TrPg